Kaufman County rocked by killings

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on April 17, 2013 10:39 AM

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The family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, comfort each other during their funeral services at the First Baptist Church of Wortham Friday, April 5, 2013, in Wortham, Texas. The couple was found shot to death Saturday in their house near Forney, about 20 miles east of Dallas. No arrests have been made. less

The family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, comfort each other during their funeral services at the First Baptist Church of Wortham Friday, April 5, 2013, in Wortham, ... more

Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press

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Wyvonne McLelland, mother of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland receives a flag from Nathan Foreman, during the grave side funeral services for the couple in Wortham, Texas, Friday, April 5, 2013. T less

Wyvonne McLelland, mother of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland receives a flag from Nathan Foreman, during the grave side funeral services for the couple in Wortham, Texas, Friday, April 5, 2013. ... more

Pallbearers carry the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, out of the First Baptist Church of Wortham after their funeral services Friday, April 5, 2013, in Wortham, Texas. less

Pallbearers carry the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, out of the First Baptist Church of Wortham after their funeral services Friday, April 5, 2013, in Wortham, ... more

Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry looks on as a flag is folded to present to the family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013. less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry looks on as a flag is folded to present to the family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April ... more

The Texas state flag flies at half staff at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge April 4, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The flag was flown at half staff on the day a memorial was held for Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia, who were shot and killed in their home about 20 miles east of Dallas over the weekend. less

The Texas state flag flies at half staff at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge April 4, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The flag was flown at half staff on the day a memorial was held for Kaufman County District Attorney ... more

A police officer salutes as people file one-by-one past the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, during a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013. less

A police officer salutes as people file one-by-one past the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, during a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, ... more

An image of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia is unveiled before a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

An image of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia is unveiled before a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press

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An honor guard moves the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Her remains were cremated and placed inside the coffin with the body of her husband.

An honor guard moves the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Her remains were cremated and

Texas Gov. Rick Perry takes a flag to present to the family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry takes a flag to present to the family of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia after a memorial services in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Shirley Woodward, mother of Cynthia McLelland, holds a flag and is comforted by family after memorial services for her daughter and son-in-law, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, in Mesquite.

Shirley Woodward, mother of Cynthia McLelland, holds a flag and is comforted by family after memorial services for her daughter and son-in-law, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, in Mesquite.

A Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy walks near the taped-off property of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, near Forney, Texas, on Sunday, March 31, 2013. On Saturday, McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, were murdered in their home. less

A Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy walks near the taped-off property of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, near Forney, Texas, on Sunday, March 31, 2013. On Saturday, McLelland and his wife, ... more

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Angel Diaz, 3 months, daughter of Lorena Martinez, not pictured, rests as other pray during a prayer walk around the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas on April 14, 2013. Authorities investigating the deaths of a North Texas district attorney and his wife appear to have narrowed their focus on a former justice of the peace prosecuted last year by the official for theft. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) less

Angel Diaz, 3 months, daughter of Lorena Martinez, not pictured, rests as other pray during a prayer walk around the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas on April 14, 2013. Authorities investigating the ... more

FBI, Texas Rangers and ATF agents searched a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage in Seagoville, Texas on April 13, 2013, where this Ford Crown Victoria was found without a front licence plate and taken away. The unit is believed to belong to former Kaufman justice of the peace Eric L Williams. less

FBI, Texas Rangers and ATF agents searched a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage in Seagoville, Texas on April 13, 2013, where this Ford Crown Victoria was found without a front licence plate and taken away. ... more

FBI, Texas Rangers and ATF agents searched a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage in Seagoville, Texas on April 13, 2013, where they found and removed a Ford Crown Victoria with no licence plates. The unit is believed to belong to former Kaufman justice of the Peace Eric L Williams. less

FBI, Texas Rangers and ATF agents searched a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage in Seagoville, Texas on April 13, 2013, where they found and removed a Ford Crown Victoria with no licence plates. The unit is ... more

Families pray during a prayer walk around the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Authorities investigating the deaths of a North Texas district attorney and his wife appear to have narrowed their focus on a former justice of the peace prosecuted by the official for theft earlier this year. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) less

Families pray during a prayer walk around the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Authorities investigating the deaths of a North Texas district attorney and his wife appear ... more

The home at 1600 Overlook Drive in Kaufman, TX on April 13, 2013. Law enforcement searched this Kaufman, TX home of a man as they investigate the murders of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife Cynthia and prosecutor Mark Hasse, on Friday, April 12, 2013. (Sonya Hebert-Schwartz/The Dallas Morning News) House is listed as belonging to Eric L. Williams and Kim L. Williams on the Kaufman County Appraisal District website http://esearch.kaufman-cad.org/Property/View/43141 less

The home at 1600 Overlook Drive in Kaufman, TX on April 13, 2013. Law enforcement searched this Kaufman, TX home of a man as they investigate the murders of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his ... more

Photo: Sonya Hebert-Schwartz, Staff Photographer

The home at 1600 Overlook Drive in Kaufman, TX on April 13, 2013.... Photo-4471310.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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The home at 1600 Overlook Drive in Kaufman, TX on April 13, 2013. Law enforcement searched this Kaufman, TX home of a man as they investigate the murders of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife Cynthia and prosecutor Mark Hasse, on Friday, April 12, 2013. (Sonya Hebert-Schwartz/The Dallas Morning News) House is listed as belonging to Eric L. Williams and Kim L. Williams on the Kaufman County Appraisal District website http://esearch.kaufman-cad.org/Property/View/43141 less

The home at 1600 Overlook Drive in Kaufman, TX on April 13, 2013. Law enforcement searched this Kaufman, TX home of a man as they investigate the murders of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his ... more

Photo: Sonya Hebert-Schwartz, Staff Photographer

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Authorities search a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage as they continue to investigate the slayings of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife and a top prosecutor, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2013 in Seagoville, Texas. Authorities investigating the death of a Texas district attorney arrested Eric Williams, a former justice of the peace and charged him Saturday with making a "terroristic threat" after searching his home. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Authorities search a storage unit at Gibson Self Storage as they continue to investigate the slayings of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife and a top prosecutor, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2013 ... more

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kaufman County Court-at-Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley to complete the term of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney... Photo-4484446.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kaufman County Court-at-Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley to complete the term of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney... Photo-4484455.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kaufman County Court-at-Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley to complete the term of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney... Photo-4484456.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kaufman County Court-at-Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley to complete the term of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney... Photo-4484457.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kaufman County Court-at-Law Judge Erleigh Norville Wiley to complete the term of slain District Attorney Mike McLelland. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES less

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney of Kaufman County, talks during a press conference outside the Kaufman County Courthouse Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. Gov. Rick ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

Judge Erleigh Wiley, who was appointed the new district attorney... Photo-4484458.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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This undated photo taken from the Kaufman County, Texas, website shows Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland. McLelland and his wife were found killed in their house, Saturday, March 30, 2013, two months after one of his assistants was gunned down near their office, authorities said. (AP Photo/Kaufman County) less

This undated photo taken from the Kaufman County, Texas, website shows Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland. McLelland and his wife were found killed in their house, Saturday, March 30, 2013, two ... more

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This photo taken Feb. 2, 2013 shows Cynthia McLelland, wife of District Attorney Mike McLelland, posing for a portrait in Kaufman, Texas. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia were found shot to death in their rural home just outside the town of Forney, Texas, about 20 miles from Dallas. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Ian C. Bates) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY less

This photo taken Feb. 2, 2013 shows Cynthia McLelland, wife of District Attorney Mike McLelland, posing for a portrait in Kaufman, Texas. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Kaufman County District Attorney Mike ... more

Pallbearers carry the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia for burial in Wortham, Texas, Friday, April 5, 2013. The couple was found shot to death Saturday in their house near Forney, about 20 miles east of Dallas. No arrests have been made. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Pallbearers carry the remains of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia for burial in Wortham, Texas, Friday, April 5, 2013. The couple was found shot to death Saturday in their ... more

Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press

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Justin Lewis, PIO of Kaufman County Sheriff's office, left, confirmed the arrest of Nick Morale, 56, of Terrell, Texas on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at a brief news conference at the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, David Woo) less

Justin Lewis, PIO of Kaufman County Sheriff's office, left, confirmed the arrest of Nick Morale, 56, of Terrell, Texas on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at a brief news conference at the Kaufman County Law ... more

Katherine Chaumont, FBI PIO and Justin Lewis, PIO of Kaufman County Sheriff's office talks to the news media about to confirm the arrest of Nick Morale, 56,of Terrell, Texas on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 for a terroristic threat. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, David Woo) less

Katherine Chaumont, FBI PIO and Justin Lewis, PIO of Kaufman County Sheriff's office talks to the news media about to confirm the arrest of Nick Morale, 56,of Terrell, Texas on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 for a ... more

Two wreaths are positioned in front of the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas, after the murders of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less

Two wreaths are positioned in front of the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas, after the murders of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia. (AP ... more

Photo: Michael Ainsworth, Associated Press

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This undated handout photo provided by the Kaufman County Sheriff's office shows assistant district attorney Mark Hasse, 57, who was shot and killed Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Authorities said they were searching for two suspects that attacked him as he exited his vehicle in the parking lot behind the Kaufman County Courthouse annex where he worked. (AP Photo/Kaufman County Sheriff) less

This undated handout photo provided by the Kaufman County Sheriff's office shows assistant district attorney Mark Hasse, 57, who was shot and killed Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. ... more

Law enforcement officials walk out of the home of Kaufman District Attorney Mike McLelland Monday, April 1, 2013, near Forney, Texas. McLelland and his wife were both murdered at their home Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Law enforcement officials walk out of the home of Kaufman District Attorney Mike McLelland Monday, April 1, 2013, near Forney, Texas. McLelland and his wife were both murdered at their home Saturday. (AP ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, STF

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Kaufman county judge Bruce Wood pauses as he responds to a reporters question during a news conference at the county court house annex Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials throughout Texas remained on high alert Monday seeking to better protect prosecutors and their staffs following the killing of county district attorney whose assistant was gunned down just months ago. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Kaufman county judge Bruce Wood pauses as he responds to a reporters question during a news conference at the county court house annex Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials ... more

Kaufman county law enforcement vehicles are shown parked across the street from the county courthouse, rear, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials throughout Texas remained on high alert Monday seeking to better protect prosecutors and their staffs following the killing of county district attorney whose assistant was gunned down just months ago. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Kaufman county law enforcement vehicles are shown parked across the street from the county courthouse, rear, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials throughout Texas remained on ... more

Crime scene tape is seen outside the home of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland Monday, April 1, 2013, near Forney, Texas. McLelland and his wife Cynthia were murdered at their home Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Crime scene tape is seen outside the home of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland Monday, April 1, 2013, near Forney, Texas. McLelland and his wife Cynthia were murdered at their home Saturday. (AP ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, STF

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ATF agents walk up to the home of Kaufman District Attorney Mike McLelland on Monday. McLelland and his wife were murdered on Saturday at their home.

ATF agents walk up to the home of Kaufman District Attorney Mike McLelland on Monday. McLelland and his wife were murdered on Saturday at their home.

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, STF

ATF agents walk up to the home of Kaufman District Attorney Mike... Photo-4409392.59764 - Houston Chronicle

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People walk into the Kaufman county courthouse Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials throughout Texas remained on high alert Monday seeking to better protect prosecutors and their staffs following the killing of county district attorney whose assistant was gunned down just months ago. less

People walk into the Kaufman county courthouse Monday, April 1, 2013, in Kaufman, Texas. Law enforcement officials throughout Texas remained on high alert Monday seeking to better protect prosecutors and their ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, .

People walk into the Kaufman county courthouse Monday, April 1,... Photo-4407372.59764 - Houston Chronicle